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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fourteen through Sixteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sacks also suggests that __________ not be overlooked as a possible treatment for the pain of migraines.
(a) Caffeine.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Food.
(d) Milk.

2. Another uncommon drug therapy for migraines which has been prescribed by Sacks is _____________.
(a) Downers.
(b) Amphetamines.
(c) Psychotropics.
(d) Weight loss drugs.

3. Some people ascribe to the idea that a migraine may just be a/an ___________ reaction to the rest of the world.
(a) Allergic.
(b) Outright.
(c) Painful.
(d) Accidental.

4. Other researchers think there might be a certain __________ or grace to those who suffer from migraines, according to their work.
(a) Delicacy.
(b) Honor.
(c) Truth.
(d) Pride.

5. Sacks does think there may be a link between having ________ and cyclical vomiting as a child and migraines.
(a) Processed foods.
(b) Motion sickness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Foster parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT one of the basic pieces of advice that Sacks offers for those who are suffering from migraines?

2. Sacks says that people with fewer than ________ events per year is in need of less extensive interviews than others.

3. What does the answer to #31 typically precede, according to previous case studies in Sacks' research?

4. The first measure of management that is brought up for migraines is the use of _____________.

5. Those that are told to lighten up on their ________ are much more likely to ignore this advice than to take it from a physician.

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